Driven Properties vs Metropolitan Premium Properties
Updated November 2026
Driven Properties and Metropolitan Premium Properties are both RERA-regulated Dubai brokerages of a similar vintage: Driven Properties was established in 2012 and works from Downtown Dubai, while Metropolitan Premium Properties is part of Metropolitan Group, founded in 2008, which also has offices in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Vienna. Both handle sales, leasing and off-plan, so the checks before you deal with either are the same.
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| Compared | Driven Properties | Metropolitan Premium Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Real estate brokerage (also investment and consultancy) | Real estate brokerage (part of Metropolitan Group) |
| Founded | 2012, in Dubai | Part of Metropolitan Group, founded 2008 |
| Head office | Downtown Dubai | Dubai (group also in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Vienna) |
| RERA ORN | 11917 | 11899 |
| Services | Residential and commercial sales and leasing, off-plan sales, property management, investment and wealth advisory | Residential and commercial sales, off-plan investment, rentals and property management |
| Rating on RealtyReview.ae | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
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Key differences between Driven Properties and Metropolitan Premium Properties
- Group and reach: Metropolitan Premium Properties is part of Metropolitan Group (founded 2008), with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Vienna; Driven Properties was established in 2012 and works from Downtown Dubai.
- Services: both cover sales, leasing and off-plan. Driven adds investment and wealth advisory; Metropolitan covers residential and commercial sales, off-plan investment, rentals and property management.
- Both are RERA-regulated Dubai brokerages, with office registration numbers you can check — Driven 11917, Metropolitan 11899.
- The same checks apply to either: the agent's RERA BRN, a valid advertising permit and a signed Form A or B.
Which should you choose?
Choose Driven Properties if…
- You want a brokerage that also offers investment and wealth advisory.
- You're dealing in or around Downtown Dubai.
Choose Metropolitan Premium Properties if…
- You want an agency that is part of a group with offices across the UAE and in Vienna.
- You're dealing in Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimah as well as Dubai.
Choosing an agency? Read how to choose a real estate agent in Dubai and the questions to ask a real estate agent.
Frequently asked questions
Is Driven or Metropolitan better?
It depends on what you need and the agent. Driven Properties adds investment and wealth advisory; Metropolitan Premium Properties is part of a group with offices across the UAE and in Vienna. Both are RERA-regulated Dubai brokerages — read reviews of each company and the individual agent before you sign.
How long have Driven and Metropolitan been operating?
Driven Properties was established in Dubai in 2012. Metropolitan Premium Properties is part of Metropolitan Group, which was founded in 2008.
What are their RERA office numbers?
Driven Properties' office registration number (ORN) is 11917; Metropolitan Premium Properties' is 11899. Always also check the individual agent's BRN in the Dubai REST app.
What services does each offer?
Driven Properties handles residential and commercial sales and leasing, off-plan sales, property management and investment and wealth advisory. Metropolitan Premium Properties handles residential and commercial sales, off-plan investment, rentals and property management.
How do I check either brokerage before I deal with it?
Ask for the agent's RERA Broker Registration Number (BRN) and check it in the Dubai REST app, confirm any listing has a valid DLD advertising permit, and sign Form A or Form B so the commission is in writing. Driven's ORN is 11917 and Metropolitan's is 11899. Pay to the named party in your contract, never to an agent personally.